Red Snow
I watched the sky in wonder. Blue, yellows and reds mixing together on the soft edges of the clouds. The sky littered with the gray forms from one end to the next. The emerging sun ,lazily rising from the horizon, it's warmth rays painting the...
a needed background
“Hmmm.” I tap my foot as I stare onto the screen. On the screen was a website about the local area. On the site, it gave me maps, history, locals, landmarks and all sorts of things about visiting or living in the area. Except some info I was looking...
Leaving It In The Past
Leaving It In The Past copyright 2020 comidacomida Ken didn't sleep nearly as much as he used to-- once he hit his forties it seemed like he didn't need more than three or four hours, followed by another one or two in the afternoon. It started...
Pacter
I hit the last page of my search results. I groan. Fuck. I put my hands into my hands and just rubbed my face. Why is finding this stuff so hard? I hear my dorm room door open up. I turn to see my roommate, Donney, holding some fast food again....
Good Company
A small rat shuffled on two feet down the corridor, scuffing his thinning and oft-repaired sandals across the rough stone and moving at a pace that suggested duty but not hurry. In his smooth pink paws Matthias balanced a large tray that overflowed...
The Lesser Half
The Lesser Half _By_ _Marcus Mooney_ "And the Diamond Song of the Year Award goes to...Kurt Nash!" My...
My options
I stared out the window. Outside was a sunny summer day. My body laid on the hospital bed while my mind was somewhere else. Where my mind was I couldn’t say. Ever since I woke up here, I just mentaly wandered away or something. I found it difficult to...
Break
He stared at the stack of papers in front of him, a trembling cream paw idly toying with the corners, the rough edges prickling his skin with every pass of his thumb, the soft sound of passing pages reminding him that this was all very real, and...
Where We Part Ways
I was never a party person. Never really had a thing for them or interest in celebrating things, even when the celebrating was justified like tonight. All around me, soldiers and mercenaries party like crazy and make merriment, even saw a few walk away...
Writing Prompt #6 - "Fault Line"
FOR IMMEDIATE DISSEMINATION: We regret to report that at approximately 4 a.m. this morning, Hayth Tower collapsed. Other buildings in the area may have also been affected, although at this time we do not have a full accounting of the damage....
Away from Home
_The weather here is terrible_. I thought to myself as the rain fell again. I pulled out my umbrella from my bag and walked to my car. Big puddles had formed in the parking lot from the heavy rain. I tried to avoid them and getting my shoes wet. _How...
What is hope?
As a child, I would think that the world was a wonderful place. It was filled with nice people and nice things. Everyone got along and helped each other. The people in charge knew their responsibilities and fulfilled their duties. Any conflict or...